Family of 10-Year-Old Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Indiana School District Over Bullying-Related Suicide

Greenfield IN The parents of -year-old Sammy Teusch have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Greenfield-Central Society School Corporation alleging that the school district failed to protect their son from relentless bullying ultimately leading to his suicide on May Family of -Year-Old Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Indiana School District Over Bullying-Related Suicide Assertions of Negligence and Inaction Sammy s parents Sam and Nicole Teusch assert that their son endured severe verbal and physical harassment at Greenfield Intermediate School According to the lawsuit filed in Hancock County Circuit Court Sammy was subjected to repeated bullying incidents including being punched on the school bus hit with an iPad and taunted with suggestions that he should harm himself Despite the family s multiple reports to school administrators over times as stated by Sam Teusch the school allegedly failed to take appropriate action to address the bullying and ensure Sammy s safety A Call for Accountability and Change In the aftermath of their son s death the Teusch family has become vocal advocates for anti-bullying statute They have initiated a petition urging lawmakers to implement nationwide measures aimed at preventing similar tragedies The family s attorney emphasizes that the lawsuit seeks not only justice for Sammy but also systemic changes within the school district to protect other students from bullying School District s Response The Greenfield-Central Group School Corporation has not publicly commented on the lawsuit Superintendent Dr Harold Olin named in the suit has yet to issue a declaration regarding the charges The district s silence has drawn criticism from locality members and advocates who demand transparency and accountability Broader Implications This matter highlights the growing trend of parents taking legal action against school districts for failing to address bullying that leads to candidate suicides Legal experts note that such lawsuits are increasingly prompting schools to reevaluate their anti-bullying policies and intervention strategies The Teusch family s lawsuit serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked bullying and the critical need for proactive measures to ensure scholar safety As the legal proceedings unfold the Teusch family continues to honor Sammy s memory by advocating for meaningful change hoping that no other family endures a similar loss